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Itapuca Surf Forecast
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Itapuca surfForecast / Rio de Janeiro / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 25 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Itapuca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Itapuca sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itapuca this week:
The surf forecast for Itapuca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Itapuca in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itapuca over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | |
250 | 829 | 1258 | 1443 | 852 | 472 | 268 | 152 | 846 | 533 | 304 | 217 | 70 | 62 | 276 | 741 | 866 | 545 | 441 | 360 | 234 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:01PM2.62m | 9:12AM2.76m | 9:28PM2.72m | 9:44AM2.79m | 9:55PM2.78m | 10:15AM2.77m | 10:23PM2.79m | 10:45AM2.71m | 10:52PM2.76m | 11:16AM2.62m | 11:22PM2.69m | 11:49AM2.50m | 11:54PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.38m | 3:33AM0.41m | 3:55PM0.34m | 4:13AM0.32m | 4:33PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.30m | 5:10PM0.46m | 5:29AM0.35m | 5:46PM0.59m | 6:06AM0.45m | 6:22PM0.77m | 6:43AM0.60m | 6:59PM0.97m | 7:25AM0.78m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | 5:14 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
 kJ | 250 | 288 | 1258 | 1443 | 852 | 472 | 268 | 152 | 559 | 533 | 304 | 217 | 70 | 62 | 276 | 741 | 866 | 545 | 441 | 360 | 234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 17 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 29 | 829 | 169 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 60 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 26 | 207 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 10 | E 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 10 | 120 | 846 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 395 | 118 | 126 | 245 | 1 | 0 | 111 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Itapuca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Itapuca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Itapuca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itapuca surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Itapuca) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Itapuca may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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